US Bridges

US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br)

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 02.0 MI N HWY 244 JCT · Structure no. 07020 009 25965

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
706 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br) is a steel movable - lift carrying US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br) in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 73 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2042. The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101(HWY009)
CrossesCoquille R (bullards Br)
Location02.0 MI N HWY 244 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.14698, -124.39546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.2 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,235 (2022)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br) carry?

About 10,235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br)?

The structure is 706 ft (215.2 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US101(HWY009) over Coquille R (bullards Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.